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@R_Mendenhall: My knee has healed wonderfully, thanks for all the well wishes!

At the end of Steelers minicamp in June, general manager Kevin Colbert made a fairly educated guess that Mendenhall would open training camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. This would be a reasonable assessment of the situation, considering that the normal recovery time from a torn ACL is generally nine to 12 months.To be eligible to start the regular season on the PUP list, Mendenhall would have to be on the PUP list to open camp. Since Mendenhall might not be at 100 percent until November or so, there's little chance that Colbert will jeopardize roster flexibility just to rush Mendenhall back to the field.Forcing him to roam the sidelines for the first six weeks of the season might be the wisest move for both the team and Mendenhall, who is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in 2013.

I may be in the minority here, but I'm pulling for Mendy to make a full recovery and look forward to seeing what he can do behind our new offensive line.

A lot of people are annoyed at his perceived "running style", but I think everyone here wishes him a full recovery. He is by far our most naturally talented back, and will excel behind the improved line once healthy.

Getting him back will help a great deal especially after the midway point of the season when he would likely be close to full strength again. Fresh legs for the 2nd half of the season and the playoffs is a big deal. He may annoy many of us with his dancing around but getting back is important for sure. Perhaps behind a decent line he plays more of that power game that we saw some of last year.

The new "O" line will make a positive difference no matter who is running the ball. That's a no-brainer. Bettis was 'washed up' at one point until an improved line started opening up holes again. Having a kick *** passing game will help too.

I just think Mendy runs "soft" way too often, runs way too upright even on the goaline......he needs to lower his shoulder and burst into the hole rather then dancing and constantly trying to spin off a tackle....Just saying

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I just think Mendy runs "soft" way too often, runs way too upright even on the goaline......he needs to lower his shoulder and burst into the hole rather then dancing and constantly trying to spin off a tackle....Just saying

He needs to look at some old Thomlinson tapes when he was with the Chargers to see how to run near the goal line. But I wish him a speedy, healthful recovery.

I may be in the minority here, but I'm pulling for Mendy to make a full recovery and look forward to seeing what he can do behind our new offensive line.

I've been especially hard on Mendenhall for his style of running. But... if we can save some money by keeping him with his production (which has been good) then I too would like to see what he can do behind a real offensive line.